Job description
A Drug-Free Workplace
Invites your interest for the position of
Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II
Some positions Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required
$5,640-$7703 per month
Final Filing Date: April 3, 2023
Exam # 23/50J11/03MG
Exam # 23/50J11/03MG
The County of Monterey Health Department has multiple vacancies available for the position of
Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II in the Public Health and Administration Bureaus
. The Public Health Bureau vacancies are bilingual (English/Spanish) required. The Administration Bureau vacancy is bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Summary of Positions
The County of Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau has an opening for one (1) full-time Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II (CDPS II) in the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program. The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program facilitates the California Personal Responsibility Education Program (CA PREP) and the Adolescent Sexual Health Education- Information & Education Program (I&E) at local high schools and delivers group-level interventions focusing on sexual health education and pregnancy prevention at youth serving organizations. This position will support education efforts to high-risk and vulnerable adolescents on both abstinence and contraception by replicating evidence-based program models. The programs strive to reduce adolescent rates of births and sexually transmitted infections among high-risk youth populations. The Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II is responsible for activities such as outreach to students and parents, social media posts, delivering specific sexual health curriculum to youth, providing referrals, assisting in the program planning, evaluation, and reporting process, maintaining accurate records, and documenting information.
The County of Monterey Health Department’s Public Health Bureau has an opening for one (1) full-time Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II (CDPS II) in the Healthy Aging Program. The Healthy Aging Program will support aging adults in Monterey County to live healthier, longer and more productive lives. Program staff will identify and act on opportunities to promote the health and wellbeing of older adults. The CDPS II is responsible for outreach activities, engagement, education, and will assist with the implementation and administration of the program.
The County of Monterey Administration Bureau, Planning, Evaluation, and Policy (PEP) Unit has an opening for one (1) full-time Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II. The PEP Unit primarily works in three areas: facilitating the implementation of the Health Department Strategic Plan, aligning and monitoring the department's performance standards with national public health accreditation requirements, and addressing social and environmental policies and practices that contribute to creating more equitable health outcomes. The Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II position will work in partnership with other County departments and bureaus, as well as external agencies and community partners, to support various resident-led activities in and around the Salinas Valley including, the development youth and resident committees, supporting outreach for a participatory budgeting process in South County, and coordinating activities for events and conferences. The Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist II position will also establish and maintain key stakeholder relationships, facilitate community meetings and events, and collect data to measure the unit's impact.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.
Examples of Duties
- Instructs clients on preventative measures and proper health care procedures.
- Develops training aids and provides educational/training sessions to individuals and groups regarding the availability and specific services provided by health care programs.
- Reviews publications for educational suitability, maintains and distributes health education material, prepares visual aids and display materials
- Assists in publicizing health care programs through media events.
- Maintains epidemiological records of clients, contacts and suspects.
- Provides input to management during the planning, development and implementation stages of chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs, and provides administrative assistance during the administration and evaluation stages.
- Assists in local and State health care studies and research projects.
To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Chronic Disease Specialist II (Download PDF reader)
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Working Knowledge of:
- Principles and techniques used in health care and health promotion programs.
- Principles and techniques used in developing training materials.
Some knowledge of:
- Group dynamics.
Skills and Ability to:
- Compile, organize, and analyze data.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted through the course of work including individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural groups.
- Work under limited supervision in field settings.
- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, to present health information to individuals and groups of all age groups.
- Interview individuals and obtain comprehensive and accurate information in both office and field settings.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides for the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Either Option I
Education
: Completion of all course work for a four-year degree in Public or Business Administration, social work, health education, behavioral science, or closely related field
OR
Option II
Any combination of two years training, education and experience which substantially demonstrates a working knowledge of the requirements for this position. The experience must have been obtained in a chronic disease prevention health promotion program.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
:
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
- Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
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Some positions will require bilingual proficiency which includes passing a bilingual test for oral and written communication in Spanish.
BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
COVID-19:
On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link. Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical /Religion.
NOTES:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
, by
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 11:59 PM(PST)
OR
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM by contacting:
County of Monterey Health Department
Human Resources Division
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
831-755-4394
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
Monterey County Employment Application form- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline of April 3, 2023, will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Monica Gutierrez, Senior Personnel Analyst, at (831) 796-1276, or GutierrezMJ@co.monterey.ca.us
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